Philanthropy in America: A Comprehensive Historical Encyclopedia [3 volumes]

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A landmark three-volume reference work documenting philanthropy and the nonprofit sector throughout American history, edited by the field's most widely recognized authority. * Over 200 A-Z entries on people, events, organizations, and ideas in U.S. philanthropic history * Nearly 200 contributors-distinguished scholars from a variety of disciplines * Over 75 primary source documents from the Poor Laws of 1601 to excerpts from the Filer Commission Report of 1975 * Chronology of important events in philanthropic history

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"This book is an important addition to the growing field of philanthropic studies and fills a gap in the area... Recommended for academic and large public library collections." - Booklist "This encyclopedia meets its stated purpose by providing a comprehensive overview of this emerging area of study. Summing Up: Recommended." - Choice "This is a worthwhile addition to most reference collections since it is potentially useful for a wide range of disciplines, including history, social work, philanthropic studies, and sociology." - American Reference Books Annual "Woven into the fabric of U.S. history, philanthropy has been an integral part of American life. This encyclopedia, the first comprehensive treatment of the topic, examines America's remarkable history of charitable action from the early 1600s to the present. The encyclopedia includes over 200 entries for individuals, organizations, events, theories, and legislation, with reference to the works for further study." - Abstracts of Public Administration, Development, and the Environment

Author Bio

Dwight F. Burlingame, PhD, is professor of philanthropic studies and director of academic programs at the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN.